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The ‘Head Mount’ – A Secret Position to Pin a Squirmy Opponent Flat on his Back
Don’t you hate those super-squirmy guys?
Even if you pass their guards they just shimmy their flexible gumby legs aro...
“Jiu-Jitsu Nowadays Is Much More Effective”, Fabio Gurgel on Old vs Modern Jiu-Jitsu
In this clip of my epic talk with BJJ black belt legend Fabio Gurgel on The Strenuous Life Podcast he talks about whe...
A Guard Passing Drill You Can Do At Home on a Heavy Bag
It’s hard when you want to train but there aren’t any bodies handy right at that moment.
Here’s how you can drill a g...
Back Attacks 7: The Most Powerful Chokes from the Back Position
Rob Biernacki with the highest percentage chokes you can use when you’re on someone’s back in rear mount. This is par...
Back Attacks 6: How to Transition to the Crucifix from Rear Mount
The crucifix is an absolutely terrible position to be caught in when you’re doing BJJ, No Gi or MMA. Here’s Rob Biern...
Back Attacks 5: How to Switch to an Armbar Submission When You’re on the Back!
Many people are surprised to learn that the straight armbar is a reliable, high-percentage, and super-powerful submis...
Back Attacks 4: How to Systematically Apply the Triangle Choke from Rear Mount
The rear triangle choke, also known as ‘ura sangaku’ is a fantastic way to submit your opponent when you’re on his ba...
Back Attacks 3: How to Trap the Arm and Leave Your Opponent Defenseless
Trapping one of your opponent’s arms when you’re in rearmount gives you a HUGE advantage and makes it much easier to ...
What’s a ‘Wedge’ in BJJ & How Can You Submit Someone With It?
In this video Rob Biernacki breaks down what a BJJ wedge is and how...
New Self Defense Focussed Module for Your iPhone or Android Phone
People have been asking for me to include more self defense material on the Grapplearts BJJ Master App.
And, as alway...
This Will Stop Your Opponents From Standing Up To Stop Your Triangle Chokes
Standing up is a common defense to the triangle choke, but if you know how to counter it, your success rate with this...
How To Actually Finish A Kimura On A Bigger, Stronger Opponent
How to apply and finish a Kimura armlock when your opponent is much bigger...